3 ECTS credits
90 h study time

Offer 2 with catalog number 4017552DNW for working students in the 1st semester at a (D) Master - preliminary level.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy
Department
Gerontology
Educational team
Sara De Gieter (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
26 contact hours Lecture
12 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

This course focuses on the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) within organizations. Core HRM processes – including recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, and development – are examined, with attention to the context and challenges of the healthcare sector. In addition, individual factors such as employee motivation, personality, and well-being are addressed, as well as team dynamics and leadership. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on an evidence-based approach to HRM issues.

Course material
Practical course material (Required) : Lesnota's student
Digital course material (Required) : Slides van de docent
Handbook (Required) : De psychologie van werk en organisaties, Wille Bart & Hofmans Joeri, Borgerhoff & Lamberigts, 9789493410817, 2025
Additional info

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Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

  • The student understands the role of the HR department within an organization
  • The student can explain key concepts and the functioning of core HRM processes
  • The student can describe the interrelation of HRM processes using the HRM cycle
  • The student can explain the basic principles of psychosocial well-being, employee motivation, and leadership of individuals and teams
  • The student can explain the fundamental principles of evidence-based HRM
  • The student can critically and constructively reflect on existing HRM practices within an organization (including their own)

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Examen with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: Schriftelijk examen met open vragen

Additional info regarding evaluation

Written exam

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Management and Policy in Health Care: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Management, Care and Policy in Gerontology: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)